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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 375.16 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 375.16 and 134.65 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 375.16 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/375.16 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 375.16 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 50,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.42/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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